Project Engineer

Your Job

Georgia Pacific is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for a Project Engineer tojoin our team in Pennington, Alabama.

This position is responsible for overseeing the successful completion of capital projects and non-capital projects, focusing on mill wide success.

There are several capital projects planned over the next year and this role will be an important part of the team and growth of the mill.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Naheola Mill located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company's well-known consumer products business.

More than 900 employees produce a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue, Sparkle® paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates.

The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education.

The area is a sportsman's paradise with world-class hunting for deer, turkey and other small game and is bounded on the east by the Tombigbee River which provides such recreation as freshwater fishing, boating and water skiing.

Residents of this area enjoy the mild climate, a low cost of living, and is an easy drive to the many resort communities and soft white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.

What You Will Do


* Promote safety through proactive involvement in safety training, adherence to safety policies, and inclusion of company safety initiatives in project deliverables


* Develop project scope, objectives, and goals


* Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements


* Track project costs to meet budget


* Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan


* Identify and manage potential risks and liabilities, provide input to risk management plans, and anticipate risks that could adversely impact project success or mill operations


* Perform quality control throughout the project to maintain standards expected, specifications cited, and relevant governing body regulatory requirements - Ensure proper acceptance tests and inspection criteria are project integrated


* Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution


* Participate in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans


* Participate in the development of criteria for, and evaluation of, equipment and technical suppliers


* Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables


* Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress - Communicate with project owners to ensure alignment to project goals

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field


* Three (3) plus years of experience working as an Engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
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